Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

4.5
378 reviews
Creme Caramel Latte

About

Coffee ShopCafeTea RoomBreakfast Restaurant
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea offers indulgent, real ingredient focused drinks with a global influence inspired by our founder's love of food & beverages and driven by their creativity. Enjoy a fresh-pressed Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte or Mocha from our classic coffee menu. Or a unique, signature drink like Creme Caramel, Dreamy Cold Brew, French Vietnamese Au Lait, Thai Iced Tea or Frozen Strawberry Bliss. Our extensive premium tea selection includes Pomegranate Green, Oolong, Chai, Imperial Black, Matcha, and herbal teas. Try our fresh, classic café fare of decadent pastries & desserts, frozen drinks & more. Join us at the cafe to relax, work or meet with others in our warm, inviting neighborhood coffeehouse.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
8938 Lyra Dr., Columbus, OH
43240, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
378 reviews
5 stars
280
4 stars
54
3 stars
14
2 stars
10
1 star
20

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Coffee Quality

Mixed reviews on coffee quality; some customers enjoyed it while others found it bitter or unsatisfactory.

Pricing

Many customers feel the coffee is overpriced, especially given the portion sizes and quality.

Customer Service

Service quality is inconsistent; some staff are friendly and helpful, while others are perceived as rude or disengaged.

Atmosphere

The café has a welcoming atmosphere with a clean environment, suitable for studying or socializing.

Food Options

Limited food selection, with some customers disappointed by the quality of pastries and lack of breakfast items.
  • AS
    Ava Sopraseuth
    Nov 8, 2025
    1.0
    I came in here to get my birthday drink and needed sometime to look at what I wanted. The worker kept glaring at me as I was deciding. I changed my mind after she wrote the drink order on the cup (which wasn’t even made). They didn’t make the drink yet because they were busy serving five other people and doing mobile orders. So after she put the cup to the side I asked if I could change my drink. She said it was too late, but then I see four other drinks before me made. I’ll still be a usual here but I would not hire people who mumbles and complains about customers as they are leaving the store. In that case don’t work there. I work in the hotel industry myself and that’s not how to treat anyone who comes in ordering premium coffee.
  • DB
    Danny Barren
    Oct 23, 2025
    3.0
    Good coffee, but it is definitely overpriced and I have noticed that they are giving you less product for the same price. Any large coffee is only just over half full. It's "shrinkflation," and you aren't getting what you paid for.
  • FK
    Ferha Khan
    Sep 20, 2025
    1.0
    The coffee tastes like dirt water, my God.
  • MW
    Miranda Wagner
    Sep 10, 2025
    5.0
    Such a welcoming coffee shop! The lady at the counter was so kind she listened to my bridal chaos and even gave thoughtful recommendations that helped ease the stress. I had the French Vietnamese Au Lait and it was perfect: smooth, balanced, and not too sweet (coming from a black-coffee drinkin’ gal!). Great people, great coffee. Highly recommend!
  • MB
    Matt Boily
    Aug 24, 2025
    5.0
    Great atmosphere good drinks

Frequently Asked Questions About Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

Where does Sweetwaters' coffees and teas come from?

Sweetwaters coffees are grown around the world from Latin America to Asia. We only use the highest quality arabica beans which are custom blended & roasted to bring out the best in the beans' flavor, body, & acidity. Our founders, Wei & Lisa, grew up with many wonderful teas and used their knowledge & Asian heritage to select unique & exquisite-tasting teas from as far as China, Japan, India, S. Africa & Egypt.

Is Sweetwaters coffee and tea fair trade and/or organic?

Sweetwaters offers several Fair Trade and organic coffees such as our Midnight Blend, Arbor Ypsi Blend, Red Moon, and various seasonal coffees. Our teas are whole-leaf teas. We use premium real ingredients for specialty teas such as Matcha, Chai, Thai Iced Tea, Ginger Lemon Tea, & Ginger Raspberry Tea